Houston County, TX
Living in Houston County
Bikeability2
Walkability10
Commute43
Public Transit3
Affordability87
Public Safety80
Airports33
Hospitals44
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools17
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
23kPopulation-688 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black25%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate36%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$6k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office19%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$101kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$485Median Monthly Rent+$148 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home24%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity63%
LP gas15%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas20%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Houston County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Houston County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Houston County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding70
Tornado30
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Houston County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Houston County, TX
Torchlight Preparatory Academy
2 miles, W
Alto Christian Academy
30 miles, NE
Christian Heritage Academy
31 miles, N
St Cyprian's Episcopal School
39 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Houston County, TX
Sam Houston State University
43 miles, S
Stephen F Austin State University
50 miles, NE
The University of Texas at Tyler
69 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Houston County, TX
Crockett Medical Center
1 miles, W
Palestine Regional Medical Center
31 miles, NW
Rusk State Hosp
37 miles, NE
Madison St Joseph Health Center
39 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Houston County, TX
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
71 miles, N
Easterwood Field
75 miles, SW
East Texas Regional Airport
84 miles, NE
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
93 miles, S